Top Priority: Zinedine Zidane Long-standing Demands Amid Reported Talks With Ineos Chiefs
Manchester United’s search for a new manager has taken a dramatic turn, with legendary French coach Zinedine Zidane reportedly on the club’s radar. Following Thomas Tuchel’s deal collapse after accepting the England job, United have shifted their focus to the iconic former Real Madrid boss.
Real Madrid former player and manager Zidane has been linked with the United job several times since leaving Los Blancos in 2021.
Pressure is increasing on Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford with his team failing to impress this season which has raised question marks over the future of the Dutch manager.
Man United are currently 14th in the Premier League and they are desperate to turn around their disastrous season.
According to sources close to the negotiations of Zinedine Zidane, The French football legend has submitted an official request to the club, signalling his eagerness to take the reins at Old Trafford.
- Full control over transfers and squad management
2. Significant investment in the playing staff
3. Implementation of a clear, long-term vision
4. Improved training facilities and infrastructure
Zinedine Zidane’s former France team-mate Emmanuel Petit has discussed the possibility of the legendary French figure to take the Manchester United job.
Petit has shared his thoughts on the possibility of Zidane becoming the next Man United manager and what the former Real Madrid manager would need at Old Trafford to consider the job.
The former teammate of Zidane has claimed that the legendary manager, who has won two La Liga titles and three Champions League titles with Real Madrid, would need assurances over transfers and his job if he decides to take charge of the Red Devils.
“I’m not sure that he speaks very good English as well. And communication is very important in the dressing room. Honestly, I know a little bit, Zizou [Zidane], and he needs to get guarantees if he wants to sign over there in Manchester United,”
